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ATM Jackpotting Leads to $20M Theft via Malware

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In 2025, thieves exploited vulnerabilities in ATMs to steal over $20 million using malware-assisted jackpotting techniques. The FBI reported that of the 1,900 incidents of ATM jackpotting since 2020, more than 700 occurred in 2025, indicating a significant rise in this cyber-physical attack method.

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2020-01-01

First reported incidents of ATM jackpotting

2025-01-01

Over 700 ATM jackpotting incidents reported in 2025

2026-02-19

Article published detailing $20M theft via malware

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ATM Jackpotting Leads to $20M Theft via Malware

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